The Beauty of Accents and the Wonderful Stories They Tell

In this episode we welcome back Dr. Victor Santos, a children's book author and linguist, to dive into the fascinating world of languages, dialects, and accents. Join us as we explore how accents tell wonderful stories about the people around us and reflect their unique cultural backgrounds. Dr. Santos shares insights on the difference between dialects and languages, and how accents add to the vibrant diversity of our global society.

We also discuss practical tips on how to communicate with friends who speak differently and the importance of embracing our differences with kindness and curiosity. Tune in to learn how accents can be a window into new experiences and friendships. Don't miss this exciting adventure in understanding the beauty of accents!

Dr. Victor Santos:

https://www.authorvictorsantos.com/

Purchase What Makes Us Human HERE.

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To our valued listeners: please consider requesting that your local library add a copy of What Makes Us Human to their collection!

To request a book purchase with your library (you must be a patron), you can simply Google for your library's name plus the keywords "suggest a title" or "request a title" and it should take you to a form where you can request a copy of What Makes Us Human using the information provided in the email template below. If that does not work, you can simply email your library using the wording in the email below (all you need to do is fill in your name):

Subject: Book Purchase Request for Library Collection

To the person in charge of acquisitions of children's books, 

My name is (Your name) and I am a patron of the library. 

I would like to request purchase for our collection of a wonderful new non-fiction children's book called "What Makes Us Human". The book, on the theme of language, languages, and cultural diversity, has received a starred review from School Library Journal and has been chosen by UNESCO as the official children's book for the United Nations International Decade of Indigenous Languages. Below is further information about the book:

ISBN: 978-0802856258

Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers

Year: 2024

Format: Print

More information: starred School Library Journal review and very positive reviews by Booklist and Hornbook. 

I believe this book would be an incredible addition to our library's collection and a way for our library to show our patrons that it cares about linguistic and cultural diversity. 

Thank you for considering adding "What Makes Us Human" to your collection.

Best regards, 

(Your Name)

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